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A look at the top 10 games on the 2014 CFL schedule that was released Wednesday:

Week 1

Toronto at Winnipeg, June 26

Not only is this the first game on the slate, but it will feature former Bombers head coach Tim Burke going back to Investors Group Field as Toronto's defensive co-ordinator. Over/under on the number of times TSN shows Burke in the booth: 36 1/2.

Hamilton at Saskatchewan, June 29

It's a Grey Cup rematch to cap opening week, although Hamilton's two trips to the Queen City last season were ones to forget. They got pummelled 37-0 in July and then got battered 45-23 in the Grey Cup in November. No Henry Burris for the Ticats, though, gives this game a different dimension.

Week 2

Ottawa at Winnipeg, July 3

It's the first regular-season tilt for the team known as the RedBlacks, and there are already a couple of solid story lines set for this one. Henry Burris, who rejected the Bombers to sign with the RedBlacks, will hear it from the Bomber faithful, while cornerback Jovon Johnson will want to show the Winnipeg brass it was a mistake letting him go.

Week 4

Toronto at Ottawa, July 18

The RedBlacks will play their first game at TD Place (as long as it's finished being built), marking the first pro football game in Ottawa since 2005.

Week 5

Ottawa at Hamilton, July 26

There will be plenty of hype for this one. Not only will it be the first contest played at Tim Hortons Field (as long as it's finished being built), but Henry Burris returns to the Hammer for the first time to face his former team. It will also be the first time Kent Austin actually coaches a game in Hamilton.

All is right in the CFL again, as the league will conduct its three traditional Labour Day Classics and start a fourth with Ottawa at Montreal. Engrave these four games in stone on the schedule until a 10th team enters the fray.

Week 13

Winnipeg at B.C., Sept. 13

Linebacker Korey Banks, who didn't get his way on a contract extension from Wally Buono and the Lions, goes back to B.C. Place as a member of the Bombers. We're guessing he might do a little bit of talking that night.

Week 15

Edmonton at Toronto, Oct. 4

The Argos will play their first home game in six weeks, and it will pit Chris Jones against Scott Milanovich in a battle of two coaches who helped guide the Boatmen to the 2012 Grey Cup title.

Week 18

Saskatchewan at Calgary, Oct. 24

This will be Saskatchewan's first visit to McMahon Stadium since it obliterated Calgary in the West Final last November. It could also very well determine who gets first place in the West Division.

Hamilton at Toronto, Oct. 25

The third-last game of the season for both teams could have major implications for these two East Division contenders. Zach Collaros vs. Ricky Ray. Sounds good to us.